USDA-ARS High Performance Computing and Prediction of Geospatial Dynamics Fellowship: Washington, D.C.
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- Agency
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Location
- Varies By Appointment
- Job Category
- Post Doctoral Appointments
- Salary
- TBD
- Last Date to Apply
- 03/31/2022
- Website
- https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-2022-0029
- Description
- *Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and this posting will remain open until filled. ARS Office/Lab and Location: Multiple postdoctoral research opportunities are available and located at various facilities with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Research Project: The U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) mission involves problem-solving research in the widely diverse food and agricultural areas encompassing plant production and protection; animal production and protection; natural resources and sustainable agricultural systems; and nutrition; food safety; and quality. The programs are conducted in 46 of the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For ARS to maintain its standing as a premier scientific organization, major investments in computing, networking, and storage infrastructure are required. Training in data and information management are integral to the integrity, security, and accessibility of research findings, results, and outcomes within the ARS research enterprise. Nearly 2000 scientists and support staff conduct research within the ARS research enterprise. The SCINet/Big Data Research Participation Program of the USDA ARS offers research opportunities to motivated postdoctoral fellows interested in working on agricultural- and natural resource-related problems at a range of spatial and temporal scales, from the genome to the continent, and sub-daily to evolutionary time scales. One of the goals of the SCINet Initiative is to develop and apply new technologies, including AI and machine learning, to help solve complex agricultural problems that also depend on collaboration across scientific disciplines and geographic locations. In addition, many of these technologies rely on the synthesis, integration, and analysis of large, diverse datasets that benefit from high performance computers (HPC). The objective of this fellowship is to facilitate cross-disciplinary, cross-location research through collaborative research on problems of interest to each applicant and amenable to or required by the HPC environment. Training will be provided in specific AI, machine learning, deep learning, and statistical software needed for the HPC. Agro-ecosystem dynamics across multiple spatial and temporal scales need to account for interactions within and among spatial units, such as movement of pests and animals that can spread disease, spatial heterogeneity in soils leading to variability in crop yield, and extreme weather resulting in large pulses in production in one year followed by losses in the next year. Machine learning, deep learning, and other AI technologies combined with high performance computing (HPC) or cloud computing provide promise to reduce uncertainty in predictions of agricultural production under these highly variable spatial and temporal conditions. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will learn AI technologies relevant to these problems, and will help develop and co-lead ARS-wide workshops resulting in a community of scientific practice on geospatial problems with AI. Learning Objectives: The participant will have the opportunity to learn about the challenges in predicting dynamics of agro-ecosystems while learning a range of computational skills needed to conduct complex geospatial analyses in an HPC and cloud-based environment. The participant will have the opportunity to collaborate with multiple USDA ARS scientists on data analysis projects, and to write collaborative scientific papers dealing with geospatial analyses and AI across multiple spatial and temporal scales. USDA-ARS Contact: If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact Debra Peters ([email protected]). Anticipated Appointment Start Date: As soon as a qualified candidate is identified. The start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors. Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds. Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time. Participant Stipend: The participant(s) will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only. ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email [email protected] and include the reference code for this opportunity.
- Qualifications
- The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Preferred skills: - Experience modeling geospatial data - Experience with analysis of time series data - Experience working with large, diverse datasets and data mining approaches - Proficiency in R or Python - Strong computational skills - Strong oral and written communication skills
- Contact Person
- [email protected]
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